
Turkey Brine
Updated: Nov 3, 2020
Gluten Free - Makes 1 Gallon

Ingredients:
1 Gallon Water
2 lbs Yellow Onions, julienned
3/4 cups Sea Salt
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1 Bulb Garlic, peeled and halved
4 Bay Leaves
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer
Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool
PLace fresh or thawed turkey in a large container and submerge in brine Use more brine as needed and allow to rest overnight in refrigerator.
Remove and pat turkey dry; discard brine.
Preheat oven to 325 F. Roast turkey according to timetable based on weight and whether it is stuffed or unstuffed. Roasting times are estimates; ensure safety by cooking to a minimum internal temperature of 165F.
Roasting Timetable
Unstuffed Stuffed
8 - 12 lbs 2 & 3/4 - 3 Hours 8 - 12 lbs 3 - 3 & 1/2 Hours
12 - 14 lbs 3 - 3 & 3/4 Hours 12 - 14 lbs 3 & 1/2 - 4 Hours
14 - 18 lbs 3 & 3/4 - 4 & 1/2 Hours 14 - 18 lbs 4 - 4 & 1/4 Hours
18 - 24 lbs 4 & 1/4 - 5 Hours 18 - 24 lbs 4 & 1/4 - 5 & 1/4 Hours